While the Indian Government is going all out to create a positive India outline, however, it is a reality that the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2015 report puts India as low as 186 on the criteria of contract enforcement. India strongly believes in the rule of law but an important aspect in doing business is factored out of the ease of settling disputes which is relevant to strategize future action plan for any business.
We have discussed five issues faced by the foreign investors and the expectations from the Union Budget 2016-17. 4. TDS from payments to Non-residents having Indian branch/fixed place PE 5. Tax Residency Certificate
No law is perfect and no regime is ever complete which result in multitude of disputes and litigations. In order to make CENVAT Credit scheme better and effective, following are certain suggestions which the Revenue authorities should introspect.
As a steps towards building fiscal capacity, the Survey suggests that the easiest way to widen the tax base would be not to raise exemption thresholds.
1. Re-introduction of Standard deduction to Salaried and pensioners 2. Enhancement of Tax rebate under section 80D 3. Enhancement of Basic Tax free Exemption limit 4. Amendment required in Section 40A(3)/40A(3A) 5. Amendment of Section 234E
MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Direct Taxes) NOTIFICATION No. 10/2016 New Delhi, the 26th February, 2016 S.O. 613(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by item (h) of sub-clause (iv) of clause (15) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby makes the following […]
Economic Survey 2015-16 highlights need for more investment in Human Capital, expresses concern at declining educational outcomes, emphasizes importance of improving efficiency in delivery of services in the health sector.
This is in reference to the subject mentioned above. The taxpayers are facing problems due to mismatch of TDS/other taxes. These problems may be due to the non-reporting of TDS and uploading the TDS details improperly by their deductors. As a result, demand notices are being sent to the taxpayers due to non-availability of the tax credits for claim ITR.
Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Finance 26-February-2016 17:13 IST Custom Duty on Life Saving Drugs Representations have been received from domestic industry stating, inter alia that the exemption/concessional customs duties on drugs including life saving drugs deters domestic manufacture of these life saving drugs. Accordingly, in consultation with the stakeholders including Ministry […]
The Economic Survey 2015-16 tabled in Parliament today by the Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley presents an optimistic picture of Indian economy stating that amidst the gloomy landscape of unusual volatility in the international economic environment, India stands as a haven of stability and an outpost of opportunity.
